Community
Jacksonville
The Gold Rush town whose whole downtown is a National Historic Landmark. Home of the Britt Music & Arts Festival, a short drive from Medford and at the door of the Applegate wine country.
Quick facts
Jacksonville at a glance
Jacksonville is an incorporated city in Jackson County, ZIP code 97530, about 15 minutes west of Medford on Highway 238. Its historic downtown is a National Historic Landmark, and Britt's hillside amphitheater sits just above it. Highway 238 continues west into the Applegate Valley wine country.
What it's like
Living in Jacksonville
Jacksonville is a Gold Rush town that kept its brick storefronts. Walk California Street past nineteenth-century buildings, with coffee at Cerberus and a tasting at South Stage Cellars along the way.
Summer centers on the Britt hill: national touring acts, the Britt Festival Orchestra, and a blanket on the lawn at sunset. Dinner beforehand at Gogi's, or at Cowhorn Kitchen, where chef Josh Dorcak recently reimagined the menu. The Jacksonville Woodlands trails start at the edge of downtown, and the Applegate wineries begin a few minutes west.
Homes run from restored historic houses near downtown to hillside homes with valley views and acreage on the edges.
Before you buy here
The homework
Homes in the historic district may need design review for exterior changes. Hillside homes need a homeowners insurance quote before you make an offer. On the outskirts, check the well and septic records.
Local favorites
Around Jacksonville
arts
Britt Music & Arts Festival
Concerts on a wooded hillside above historic Jacksonville, from national touring acts and comedians to the Britt Festiva
food
Cowhorn Kitchen
A 22-seat restaurant with a menu reimagined by chef Josh Dorcak.
wine
Dancin Vineyards
Pinot and Chardonnay on a hillside near Jacksonville, with wood-fired pizza and patio views.
food
Gogi's
Brothers Joe and Gabriel Murphy run Gogi's at the foot of the Britt Gardens. Fodor's names it a Fodor's Choice. Every di
wine
South Stage Cellars
Tasting room in historic downtown Jacksonville pouring fruit from many local vineyards.
Questions
Jacksonville FAQ
What is it like to live in Jacksonville, Oregon?
A small, historic town with a walkable Gold Rush–era downtown, summer concerts at Britt, the Applegate wineries next door, and Medford about 15 minutes away.
Is Jacksonville, Oregon a historic town?
Yes. Its historic downtown is a National Historic Landmark, with brick buildings from the town's Gold Rush years.
What should I check before buying in Jacksonville?
Homes in the historic district may need design review for exterior changes. Hillside homes need a homeowners insurance quote before you make an offer. On the outskirts, check the well and septic records.
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